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North Scripps surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 21 Nov 2025 PST
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North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
17.4° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:

The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 12 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 22nd Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 22nd Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 22nd Nov)4ft (1.2m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Fri
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
NW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)141314131316161615151414141313121414141816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)377350557408298518481469512505366178207133955773716279105
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
15
ENE
5
ESE
5
WSW
10
S
10
WSW
0
SSW
5
SW
10
W
5
NNW
5
NW
15
NW
5
NE
5
NE
10
NW
5
NE
0
SW
5
NW
5
W
5
SSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		glassglasscross-
off		cross-
on		glassglassoncross-
on		glassoncross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		glasscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:39PM
1.02
8:57AM
1.75
11:31PM
0.98
9:29AM
1.69
12:37AM
0.96
10:06AM
1.62
2:02AM
0.98
10:50AM
1.51
3:12AM
1.05
11:48AM
1.40
3:46AM
1.14
1:10PM
1.27
4:12AM
1.26
2:46PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:30AM
0.80
4:36PM
-0.06
2:55AM
0.84
5:21PM
-0.01
3:21AM
0.90
6:10PM
0.04
4:00AM
0.96
7:04PM
0.09
5:36AM
1.02
7:59PM
0.12
7:58AM
0.99
8:51PM
0.17
9:42AM
0.82
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Fri
28
Sunrise-6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30-
Sunset--4:44--4:44--4:43--4:43--4:43--4:43--4:42
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171919171817161716162018192321212221201917
Feels °C (?)131618151716171615161816171917181819171616
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a vacation in San Diego County? If you are looking for accommodation near North Scripps, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in San Diego County, consider staying in San Diego which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around San Diego County where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Oak Grove which is 11 km (7 miles) away, Encinitas, Coronado and Poway.

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